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Which country will send astronauts to Mars first by end of 2030?
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Publicly confirmed successful Mars landing by any country
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Trump Vows to Send Astronauts to Mars to Plant U.S. Flag, Pursue 'Manifest Destiny'
Jan 20, 2025, 05:42 PM
President Donald Trump announced plans to send American astronauts to Mars to plant the Stars and Stripes, emphasizing a new commitment to space exploration during his inaugural address. He stated, "We will pursue our manifest destiny into the stars, launching American astronauts to plant the Stars and Stripes on the planet Mars." Trump also declared that "the United States will once again consider itself a growing nation," aiming to "expand our territory" into new frontiers. Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, was present and reportedly reacted positively to the announcement.
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